Accord Party in Nigeria calls for the immediate removal or redeployment of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The party’s national leadership has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to redeploy Gotan, citing claims of persistent political violence, including the killing and maiming of Accord members in the state. Accord argues that the pattern of attacks continues leading up to the election and says no one has been held accountable for the alleged killings.
Both outlets report that the party links the violence to the run-up to the Osun governorship contest and frames its demand as an urgent step to address security concerns for its members. The reports do not provide details on specific incidents or names of alleged perpetrators, and they do not include responses from the police or other authorities to the party’s request.
